For the 1998 model year, the Ducati 748 SPS motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 427.7 lb (194 kg).
Ducati 748 SPS weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Ducati 748 SPS?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Ducati 748 SPS is heavier than about 80.9% of 76 Ducati motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Ducati 748 SPS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 427.7 lb (194 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 748 cc |
| Torque | 59 lb-ft (80 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.8 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.75 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.2 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 748 SPS weight FAQ
What is the Ducati 748 SPS dry weight?
The available dry weight is 427.7 lb (194 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Ducati 748 SPS lighter or heavier than other Ducati motorcycles?
Compared with similar Ducatis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 80.9% of 76 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
What is the combined Ducati 748 SPS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 607.7 lb (275.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Ducati 748 SPS weight ready to ride?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Ducati 748 SPS torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 13.8 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Ducati 748 SPS engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.75 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Ducati 748 SPS above or below the typical Ducati motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Ducati motorcycle weight of 400.8 lb (181.8 kg), the model is roughly 26.9 lb (12.2 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Ducati 748 SPS weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Ducati website.